Suggestions for Library near University South, Palo Alto

Monique Z. • July 25, 2011Oldest freestanding children's library in the U.S.A., beautifully renovated, complete with its own secret garden.

Monique Z. • August 22, 2011Newly renovated w/great wi fi access, comfortable seating, and an exciting kids' section.

Sandy S. • July 14, 2010Not only can you bring in coffee, they actually sell it here! Love that in a library.

Shirley L. • March 14, 2022Check out their book sales - $1-2 each!

Renee B. • February 16, 2015Beautiful new library. Go check it out.

T. A. • March 24, 2010very clean library and well organized! the kids section has several computers to play on and so many fun seats to lounge on. all the kids look happy to be there :)

Soumya D. • July 25, 2018Awesome library, extensive collection of books!

Daisy Z. • December 5, 2018Lots of books, videos, periodicals- well stocked and very pleasant library to spend time in. Has a separate children’s library.

David R. • September 28, 2011Beautiful Stanford view from the balcony of study room on top floor

Alice F. • June 22, 2015Tech lounge has a range of seating areas and work spaces - from bean bags to stand up desks. This library doesn't have books.

Alice F. • June 22, 2015Newly moved into Lathrop in 2014. Beautiful & quiet space to work. Stanford ID required for entry.

Flash S. • March 7, 2017Bigger than it looks; journals on the large, pleasant, but well-hidden fourth floor.

Alice A. • January 21, 2017You can spend 7 days a year at the Green Library. $10 a day after that, I think. Open until 1 AM. Be sure to have a state ID with you. Re-enter's OK.

Ying W. • March 13, 2012Nice balcony. Frequent Don Knuth sightings here.

Blue Z. • January 14, 2016Good food, study area and good view.

Peggy Q. • October 15, 2011Free wifi! Air conditioned! Books too!

David R. • April 6, 2011There are four bikes available for loan from inside the library